**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes the Ministry of AYUSH's response to Unstarred Question No. 2081 concerning its participation in the National One Health Mission (NOHM). The government actively participates in the mission, which was established in February 2024. The mission aims to address health challenges at the human-animal-ecological interface.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National One Health Mission (NOHM) Participation:**
* The Government of India is actively participating in NOHM.
* The mission was established following recommendations from the 21st Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).
* The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (OPSA) steers the Mission and involves over 16 Central Ministries/Departments, including the Ministry of AYUSH.
* The Department of Health Research (DHR)/Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the implementing agency.
* **State/UT Engagement and Initiatives:**
* A State/UT engagement workshop was held on June 9, 2025, in New Delhi, with participation from 27 States/UTs including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
* Maharashtra is undertaking early surveillance and integrated One Health pilot activities.
* Key initiatives include:
* Establishment of a national-level institute (National Institute of One Health, Nagpur).
* Establishment of a high-containment laboratory network (BSL-3 / BSL-4 labs), with Maharashtra institutions contributing to pathogen detection.
* Bird-human interface surveillance in sanctuaries and wetlands, implemented (2025) in various states, including Maharashtra.
* **Collaborations:**
* The Government collaborates with ICMR, NCDC, State Health Departments, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and other institutions to implement NOHM initiatives.
* **Additional Steps to Address Health Challenges:**
* The National Institute for One Health (NIOH) is being established in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
* Surveillance pilots launched by ICMR/DHR include:
* Model Surveillance Projects at the animal-human interface.
* Wastewater Surveillance for tracking Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
* Syndromic Surveillance for infectious diseases.
* Surveillance in Slaughterhouses.
* Surveillance in Bird Sanctuaries.
* Other activities:
* A network of 23 Bio-Safety Level (BSL) -3 labs has been set up.
* Creation of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT).
* Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas (VYA) and "Vishanu Sankraman Pratirodh Abhyas” mock drills were conducted to assess pandemic preparedness.
* The National One Health Assembly 2025 held in New Delhi in November 2025.
* **Ayush Sector Contributions:**
* Ministry of Ayush promotes non-antibiotic treatment options to support AMR reduction.
* Ayush research councils conduct research related to AMR, immunomodulation, and vector-borne diseases.
* Ayush Vertical, DGHS released public-health advisories on Monkeypox and Heat Wave in collaboration with the NCDC for dissemination to States and UTs.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of AYUSH**
* **Impact:** Involved in a multi-ministry/departmental effort. Participating in the National One Health Mission by promoting non-antibiotic treatment options and conducting relevant research.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and participate in NOHM initiatives, promote research on AMR, immunomodulation, and vector-borne diseases, and disseminate relevant public health advisories.
**State Governments/Union Territories (e.g., Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh)**
* **Impact:** Required to participate in workshops and implement One Health pilot activities. Maharashtra is already undertaking such activities. Their institutions form part of the national BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratory network.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the NOHM, implement pilot programs, and collaborate with central bodies like ICMR and NCDC. Implement Bird-human interface surveillance in sanctuaries and wetlands where needed.
**Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)**
* **Impact:** Serve as key stakeholders, providing expertise and support for implementing NOHM initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with other stakeholders, implement NOHM initiatives, and provide support and guidance to states/UTs.
**Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (OPSA)**
* **Impact:** Leads the National One Health Mission by steering it. OPSA hosts the State/UT-wise details of the programmes and activities undertaken under the National One Health Mission.
* **Action Required:** Continue to steer NOHM and update the dashboard.
Key Entities Referenced
National One Health Mission (NOHM): A nationwide initiative aimed at integrating human, animal, and environmental health approaches to address health challenges.
Ministry of AYUSH: The central ministry responsible for the development and propagation of traditional medicine systems in India, including their contributions to the One Health initiative.
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA): The office steering the National One Health Mission.
Maharashtra: A state specifically mentioned as participating in early surveillance and integrated One Health pilot activities under the NOHM.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): An implementing agency for the National One Health Mission.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AYUSH
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2081
TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2025
Participation in One Health Mission
†2081. Dr. Shivaji Bandappa Kalge:
Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram:
Shri Gyaneshwar Patil:
Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai:
Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is actively participating in the National One Health Mission and
related initiatives, if so, the details thereof;
(b) the details of the specific contributions or programmes launched by the Government
under the framework of One Health Mission in the country, State/ UT- wise particularly in
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli;
(c) whether the Government has collaborated with other stakeholders like the Indian Council
of Medical Research (ICMR), the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and State
Health Departments in implementing the initiatives to be taken under the One Health
Mission, if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the details of other steps taken by the Government to address health challenges at the
human-animal- ecological interface, State/ UT- wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH
(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) Yes, the Government of India is actively participating in the National One Health
Mission (NOHM). The Mission was established on the recommendation of the 21st Prime
Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), withCabinet approval in February 2024. The Mission is being steered by the Office of the
Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India and involves more than 16
Central Ministries/Departments including Ministry of Ayush. The Department of Health
Research (DHR)/Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) serves as the implementing
agency. Further details can be accessed on https://www.psa.gov.in/oneHealthMission.
(b) As per inputs from OPSA and ICMR, the first State/ UT engagement workshop was
conducted on 9th June 2025 at New Delhi which saw participation from 27 States/ UTs
including participation from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, Maharashtra is
also among the states where early surveillance and integrated One Health pilot activities are
being undertaken. Several studies have been funded in various institutes and sites across
Maharashtra under the National One Health Mission, supporting research, surveillance and
capacity-building efforts in the state. Some of the various key initiatives include
1. Creation of institutional structures and governance for One Health implementation:
establishment of a dedicated national-level institute (National Institute of One Health,
Nagpur) to coordinate surveillance, research, and outbreak response across the country
2. Establishment of high-containment laboratory network (BSL-3 / BSL-4 labs):
Institutions in Maharashtra form part of the national BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratory
network, contributing to high-containment diagnostics and advanced pathogen detection.
3. Bird-human interface surveillance in sanctuaries and wetlands: a major study has been
implemented (2025) in selected bird sanctuaries and wetlands across states including
Maharashtra to enable early detection of high-risk avian pathogens.
The State/UT-wise details of programmes and activities undertaken under the National One
Health Mission are available on the One Health Mission Dashboard hosted by the OPSA to
the Government of India. These can be accessed on the official website of the PSA:
https://www.psa.gov.in/oneHealthDashboard.
(c) Yes, the Government has established collaborations with key stakeholders, including
the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the National Centre for Disease Control
(NCDC), State Health Departments, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying and
other relevant institutions, to implement initiatives under the National One Health Mission.
Further details are available on https://www.psa.gov.in/oneHealthMission.(d) As per the inputs from OPSA, in addition to the activities under the National One
Health Mission, the Government has taken several steps to address health challenges at the
human–animal–ecological interface in the country. The anchor institution for the National
One Health Mission, the National Institute for One Health (NIOH), is being established in
Nagpur, Maharashtra, as approved under the Mission. Under NOHM, several surveillance
pilots have been launched by ICMR/DHR in collaboration with other participating ministries/
departments such as:
1. Model Surveillance Projects at the animal-human interface are being conducted.
2. Wastewater Surveillance is utilized for tracking Antimicrobial Resistance
(AMR).
3. Syndromic Surveillance is in place to monitor infectious diseases.
4. Surveillance in Slaughterhouses
5. Surveillance in Bird Sanctuaries
Other Activities initiated under program:
1. A network of 23 Bio-Safety Level (BSL) -3 labs has been set up.
2. Creation of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) composed of
experts from human health, animal husbandry and wildlife sectors for disease
outbreak investigation.
3. In efforts towards pandemic preparedness, a comprehensive national mock drill,
Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas (VYA) was also conducted in Ajmer district of
Rajasthan state, from August 27 to August 31, 2024. Another large-scale mock
drill titled “Vishanu Sankraman Pratirodh Abhyas” was conducted in Khandwa
District, Madhya Pradesh from November 2–5, 2025. The exercise aimed to
assess India’s pandemic preparedness and intersectoral coordination in managing
zoonotic disease outbreaks.
4. First State/ UT engagement workshop conducted in June 2025.
5. The National One Health Assembly 2025 held in New Delhi in November 2025
Ayush sector–related initiatives contributing to One Health priorities:
1. Ministry of Ayush promotes rational, non-antibiotic treatment options where
appropriate, indirectly supporting AMR reduction-a core One Health priority. Ayush
research councils have undertaken research studies related to AMR,
immunomodulation and vector-borne diseases.2. Further, the Ayush Vertical, DGHS has released public-health advisories on
Monkeypox and Heat Wave in collaboration with the NCDC for dissemination to
States and UTs.
The State/UT- wise details of the steps taken by the Government to address the health
challenges at the human-animal-ecological interface are available on
https://www.psa.gov.in/oneHealthDashboard.
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